Nashua fire officials believe a fire that broke out at Fairground Middle School was caused by an electrical malfunction.The fire started in a ceiling light and filled a wing of the building with smoke Friday morning.Students and staff were evacuated while firefighters cut off power to the room and vented the smoke. No one was injured.

NASHUA, N.H. —

Nashua fire officials believe a fire that broke out at Fairground Middle School was caused by an electrical malfunction.

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The fire started in a ceiling light and filled a wing of the building with smoke Friday morning.

Students and staff were evacuated while firefighters cut off power to the room and vented the smoke. No one was injured.